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Videosby StaffJanuary 26, 2015

Ultimate Test Drive Video: Detroit Assurance - Fuel Economy

In part 2 of Equipment Editor Jim Park's test drive of the Detroit Assurance automatic safety systems, he explores the benefits of Intelligent Powertrain Management, which helps the truck operate in the most fuel-efficient manner possible.

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NewsJanuary 26, 2015

ATD Chairman Outlines Plan for Dealer Industry

Speaking at the American Truck Dealers Convention and Expo over the weekend, ATD chairman Eric Jorgensen outlined his vision for the industry going forward.

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NewsJanuary 26, 2015

Kenworth Wins ATD Truck of the Year Award

The American Truck Dealers named the Kenworth T880 Vocational Truck as the 2015 Truck of the Year at the ATD convention and Expo in San Francisco.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJanuary 26, 2015

Truck Dealer of the Year Nominees

Several truck dealerships were nominated for the 2015 Truck Dealer of the Year award, with Scott McCandless of McCandless Truck Center taking home the top prize. He was was among a group of six dealers nominated for the award, including Brian Bruckner of Bruckner Truck Sales, Kevin G. Holmes of TriState Truck Center, Robert Neitzke of GATR Truck Center, Kari J. Rihm of Rihm Kenworth, and James Sayre Jr. of G.L. Sayre Inc. Here are some photos, new and old, of the five other nominees for the award. Photos courtesy of respective dealerships.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJanuary 23, 2015

McCandless Truck Center

Scott McCandless, president of McCandless Truck Center in Aurora, Colorado is the 2015 Truck Dealer of the Year. The award was given to McCandless at the ATD Convention in San Francsico. Photos courtesy of McCandless Truck Center.

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NewsJanuary 23, 2015

Copper-Free Brake Initiative Signed by Trucking Groups

Several motor vehicle industry associations including the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association and Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association pledged to reduce the amount of copper in brake pads.

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NewsJanuary 22, 2015

Grote Industries Hires New VP of Engineering

Grote Industries has hired Michael R. Henderson as its vice president of engineering. Henderson will be responsible for all Grote Engineering and be tasked with implementing the company’s new product development process.

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Newsby Tom BergJanuary 22, 2015

ATD Commercial Truck of the Year: Behind the Scenes

American Truck Dealers will announce its annual Commercial Truck of the Year Saturday. Senior Editor Tom Berg offers a behind-the-scenes look at this week's judging process.

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NewsJanuary 22, 2015

December Trailer Orders Near Record Numbers

December trailer orders were second only to October 2014 in volume, and trailer orders for the year hit an all-time high.

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NewsJanuary 22, 2015

Truck Orders up More Than 40 Percent Year over Year

Class 8 truck orders in 2014 were up 42% over 2013, with 380,200 net orders being placed last year, according to data from ACT Research. Class 5-7 truck orders also performed well, selling 223,250 units.

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